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Nikon Coolpix P500
  • Type

    Bridge

  • Effective pixels

    12 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

36 x

Normal focus range (wide angle)

50 cm

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Display size

3 in

Display resolution

921000 px

Range

8 m

Flip-out screen

Yes

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

240 fps

High speed movie

Yes

Weak points

Effective pixels

12 MP

Deep

83.7 in

Orientation sensor

No

Height

102.5 in

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Expert reviews

CNet

The Nikon Coolpix P500, the manufacturer's latest full-size megazoom, is packing a 36x f3.4-5.7 21.5-800mm lens (35mm equivalent). That blows away its...

PCMAG

If you want to capture the action close up, the 12.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P500 ($399.95 direct), with its 36x zoom lens, will get you right there....

Imaging Resource

Perhaps the ultimate all-in-one digital camera, the Nikon P500 is like having a digital SLR and a very large bag of lenses and adapters, all...

DigitalVersus

The zoom factor seems to be something of a magic number when it comes to selling bridge cameras these days. Nikon is therefore clearly aiming high,...

PCWorld

With its 36X optical zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P500 ($400 as of June 9, 2011) is the current ruler of the megazoom world. At 35X, only the Canon...

DigitalTrends

The new Nikon Coolpix P500 has an incredible 36x optical zoom packed into a DSLR-like body. Get ready to hold your breath and capture subjects you...

Cameras Reviewed.com

Nikon's Coolpix P500 produces attractive exposures in all shooting scenarios, but is particularly strong in low light and during fast-action moments....

TechRadar

As digital SLRs have become more accessible and less expensive, bridge cameras have had to change so they now have larger zoom ranges and more compact...

Photography Blog

The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a new super-zoom compact camera designed to appeal to the keen enthusiast photographer. The P500 has a...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Bridge
Available Yes
Release date (US) February 2011
Street price (US) 399.95 $
Released (FR) February 2011
Colors
Black
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 12 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Processor Expeed C2
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 36 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 23-810 mm
Maximum aperture F3.5 - F5.7
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 8 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 921000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Spot AF-area
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1100 mAh
Size and weight
102.5 in
83.7 in
115.5 in
494 oz
Nikon Coolpix P500
Height 102.5 in
Width 115.5 in
Deep 83.7 in
Weight 494 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 4:3
16:9
ISO min 160
ISO max 3200
White balance presets 5
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 50 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Range 8 m
External flash No
Video
Format MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 240 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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